4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, CAS No. 1666-28-0

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1666-28-0

Catalog No. EBD14774

CAS 1666-28-0

Name 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-Bromosalicylicacid 4-Bromo-2-hydroxybenzoicacid 4-bromo-2-hydroxybenzoicacid2-hydroxy-4-bromobenzoicacid 2-hydroxy-4-bromobenzoicacid 4-bromo-2-hydroxybenzoicacid98% 4-bromosalicyclicacid 4-bromosalicylicacid,5-bromo-2-carboxyphenol 4-bromosalicylicacid,>=98% 4-Bromo-2-Hydroxy-BenzoicAcid

Molecular Formula: C7H5BrO3

Molecular Weight: 217.02

MDL Number: MFCD06797970

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

2-Hydroxy-4-bromobenzoic acid is an organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a phenolic hydroxyl group on a benzene ring, with a bromine atom at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group. This bifunctional structure makes it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. The presence of the bromine atom allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck reactions), while the carboxylic acid and phenolic groups can be used for esterification, amidation, or as coordination sites. It serves as a precursor in the preparation of various heterocyclic compounds, ligands for metal complexes, and functional materials. While not a final active pharmaceutical ingredient itself, its derivatives find potential applications in medicinal chemistry research. The compound should be handled with care in a well-ventilated area, using appropriate personal protective equipment, as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 216-217 °C

Boiling Point: 330.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 153.5 °C

Density: 1.861 g/cm3

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 6.1

Transport Codes: 2811